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Members of the marching band's trumpet section rehearse drill for their fall show, Sagarmatha, at Band Camp last week. Submitted photo
Farmington's Tiger Marching Band gears up for season
Members of the Farmington Tiger Marching Band recently completed two weeks of intensive Band Camp, a 70-hour regimen of rehearsals that prepare...
 News/education August 16, 2017 - 1:01pm
Lumberjack Ben Whelan runs across floating logs with balance and speed before falling in the water tank Saturday during the All American Lumberjack show at Dakota County Fair. Kara Hildreth / contributor
Dakota County Fair entertains and educates
The Dakota County Fair wrapped up another year Sunday, following seven days of agriculture, music, food, theater, education and other entertainment....
 News August 16, 2017 - 1:32pm
UCare spokeswoman Lisa Austen presents Terry Werner with a Silver Sneakers Swanson award Friday at Anytime Fitness in Farmington. Werner was proud to receive the award at a special party with fellow senior members, family and staff who teach at the fitness center. Kara Hildreth / contributor
On the move: Farmington senior honored with Silver Sneakers award
Terry Werner is proud to walk in silver sneakers in his golden years. Werner, 82, is known to bust a move in his exercise class and he even admits...
 Life August 12, 2017 - 8:00am
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Farmington's top model
When people think of models, they tend to think of beautiful women who live in far off places like New York City or Los Angeles. Women who wake up solely to look good for a camera. That's not Marisa Rotter, however. This down-to-earth, part-time model has lived right here in Farmington...
 News September 8, 2006 - 12:00am
NOXIOUS WEEDS
GENERAL NOTICE TO CONTROL OR ERADICATE NOXIOUS WEEDS Notice is hereby given this 15 day of May, 2016, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 1 (2009), that all persons in Dakota County, Minnesota, shall control or eradicate all noxious weeds on land they occupy...
 May 10, 2016 - 11:20pm
Two glow-in-the-dark limousines raced into each other in a showdown during the Demo Derby Friday night at Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. Kara Hildreth / contributor
Fashion and crashin' at the Dakota County Fair
The Dakota County Fair, which wrapped up Sunday, offered something for everyone. Here are more photos.
News August 16, 2017 - 1:43pm
Empire Twp Annual Mtg 082217
EMPIRE TOWNSHIP MEETING NOTICE The continuation of the 2017 Empire Township Annual Meeting will be held on August 22, 2017 at the Empire Town Hall at 8:00p.m. The Town Hall is located at 3385 197th Street W. Farmington, MN 55024. The purpose of the meeting is to set the levy...
 August 15, 2017 - 11:22pm
Six months ago Chris Orr survived a heart attack at Rosemount High School after fellow teacher Tracy Cassano used her lifesaving skills to resuscitate him. Today his wife Amber is partnering with Rosemount police to offer lifesaving CPR public health classes. The Orrs are pictured outside their Rosemount home with their girls, Ella, 6, and 4-year-old Mya, who sits atop her father’s shoulders. Kara Hildreth / contributor
Strong hearts: Farmington teacher on mission of passion to teach public CPR class alongside police
Living through a life-altering health scare turned into a beacon of life for one Rosemount family. Five months ago Chris Orr suffered a heart...
 News August 13, 2017 - 12:00pm
Police: Man dresses as woman to attempt to evade police after Cabela's gun theft
Authorities say a St. Paul man tried to disguise himself as a woman to evade police after stealing a handgun from Cabela's in Woodbury and driving...
 News/crime and courts August 15, 2017 - 12:01pm
Red Bulls get deployment notice
More than 500 National Guard soldiers will start training for a yearlong deployment to southwest Asia starting fall 2018 following a preliminary announcement Monday, Aug. 14. Among the soldiers are 14 from Rosemount, 12 from Farmington, nine from Woodbury and two from Red Wing. Lt....
 News/government August 16, 2017 - 1:51pm
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The story of her life. Sort of
When Michelle Pepera went to the movies last Friday, it was a little bit like looking back in time. The story on screen in the new film Until...
 Life/arts and entertainment February 18, 2016 - 6:14am
World Savings Bank vs Zimmer
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:...
 May 24, 2016 - 11:20pm
Farmington elementary embraces a new principal
Kim Bollesen was walking through the halls at Farmington Elementary School last Friday morning when a student stopped her so he could give her...
 News/education March 25, 2016 - 11:04am
Girls swim & dive: Third-place Tigers send five events to state
Two school records and five-state qualifying performances made for a successful trip to the Section 1AA Championships for the Farminton girls...
 sports November 15, 2016 - 10:35am
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Marsha Dahl
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described...
 August 15, 2017 - 11:22pm

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